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Harley-Davidson case highlights limits of binding origin information in Union customs law

Jonas Sakalauskas Partner, attorney-at-law, Law firm "Averus"
May 07, 2023
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Harley-Davidson case highlights limits of binding origin information in Union customs law

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In the European Union customs law, it is possible for an economic operator to obtain binding tariff or origin information decisions, which provide assurance about the tariff classification or origin of goods. However, does such a customs decision always guarantee legal security just because national customs has issued a favorable decision to the trader?

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